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DY52 URV

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 URV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,654 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,654 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lower (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S + O/S Front - Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S + O/S (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Body Damaged, No Sharp Edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/Arch Area (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S + O/S Front - Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S + O/S (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body Damaged, No Sharp Edges

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Not Checked Due to Binding Brake

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2015 40,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,758 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 28,758 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,392 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 12,746 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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DY52 URV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 52,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY52 URV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY52 URV registered?

DY52 URV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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